As part of St. Cloud Area School District, Kennedy Community School serves families from St. Joseph. Kennedy provides a safe and caring climate and culture for all preschool – eighth grade students, their families and staff. Kennedy is a Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports exemplar school that values kindness, safety and responsibility.

Kennedy students are prepared and engaged in core curriculum areas as well as classes in art, music, gym and orchestra, beginning in 5th grade. Through the technology initiative, 6-8 graders receive a personal learning device to enhance digital citizenship and learning. Kennedy also offers talent development and accelerated learning through grade 5, and Accelerated Math and Advanced Language Arts grades 6-8. In addition, Kennedy offers a wide range of extracurricular options, both in athletics and activities, including Knowledge Bowl, Drama and Robotics.

Kennedy inspires all students through hands-on learning opportunities in its gardens and prairies, and celebrates collaboration through its community partnerships, including the Sauk River Watershed District and College of St. Benedict.

Kennedy Community School History